Name: BARBECUE SAUCE
Ingredients: 2 cups water; ¾ cup light corn syrup; ½ cup tomato paste; ½ cup white vinegar; 3 tablespoons molasses; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

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Servings: cups

Author: chef Karen Cannan, director/professor/executive chef, TMCC Culinary Arts Program in Reno

Ingredients

2 cups water
¾ cup light corn syrup
½ cup tomato paste
½ cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons molasses
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and mix well. Over medium-high heat, bring just to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
You can alter it to suit your taste: Add more brown sugar if you like it sweeter. If you want it to be spicier, add hot sauce or cayenne pepper.

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